Population Biology Concepts

Question 1

what are the three most populated countries in the world?

Answer 1

China, India, USA

Question 2

two characteristics of r-selected species

Answer 2

low parental care, high reproductive rate

Question 3

two characteristics of a k-selected species

Answer 3

high parental care, low reproductive rate

Question 4

In a survivorship curve, what type is a r-strategist?

Answer 4

Type III

Question 5

In a survivorship curve, what type is a k-strategist?

Answer 5

Type I

Question 6

biotic potential

Answer 6

when resources are plentiful and competition is low

Question 7

type I description

Answer 7

late loss; juvenile survival is high; longer life spans

Question 8

type 2 description

Answer 8

constant loss; individuals die at equal rates regardless of age

Question 9

type 3 description

Answer 9

early loss; high mortality of young, lower mortality in elderly

Question 10

carrying capacity

Answer 10

the maximum number of individuals of any species that can be

supported by a particular ecosystem on a long-term basis